Sub Cole Palmer fails to inspire Chelsea as they draw a blank at Brentford

Blues boss Enzo Maresca raised eyebrows by leaving the England forward out of his starting line-up.

Chelsea’s Malo Gusto and Brentford’s Kevin Schade (right) battle for the ball (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Brentford 0 Chelsea 0

Cole Palmer was left on the bench for almost an hour as Chelsea’s winless run on the road continued with a goalless draw at Brentford.